Cost of living in Delhi (India) is 15% more expensive than in Xalapa (Mexico)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,331 prices entered by 246 different people.
| Food in Delhi (India) is 38% more expensive than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Delhi (India) | Xalapa (Mexico) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ₨522 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 64 | 147% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ₨266 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 79 | 2% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ₨168 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 32 | 57% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ₨54 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 17 | 5% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ₨79 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 26 | 10% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ₨38 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 12 | 1% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ₨212 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 39 | 66% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ₨112 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 30 | 13% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ₨24 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 15 | 51% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ₨116 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 16 | 125% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ₨1,041 (Mex$ 314) | Mex$ 158 | 99% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ₨82 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 22 | 10% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ₨31 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 13 | 25% |
| Housing in Delhi (India) is 18% more expensive than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||
| Delhi (India) | Xalapa (Mexico) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₨42,276 (Mex$ 12,759) | Mex$ 7,524 | 70% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨23,868 (Mex$ 7,203) | Mex$ 3,727 | 93% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ₨4,498 (Mex$ 1,358) | Mex$ 1,240 | 9% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₨26,120 (Mex$ 7,883) | Mex$ 4,891 | 61% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨13,928 (Mex$ 4,203) | Mex$ 2,801 | 50% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ₨3,838 (Mex$ 1,158) | Mex$ 1,908 | 39% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ₨683 (Mex$ 206) | Mex$ 421 | 51% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ₨28,766 (Mex$ 8,682) | Mex$ 5,536 | 57% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨9,820 (Mex$ 2,964) | Mex$ 1,882 | 57% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ₨329 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 80 | 24% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ₨247 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 74 | 1% |
| Clothes in Delhi (India) is 12% more expensive than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||
| Delhi (India) | Xalapa (Mexico) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ₨2,332 (Mex$ 704) | Mex$ 658 | 7% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ₨2,562 (Mex$ 773) | Mex$ 645 | 20% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨3,414 (Mex$ 1,030) | Mex$ 995 | 4% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ₨2,511 (Mex$ 758) | Mex$ 1,079 | 30% |
| Transportation in Delhi (India) is 8% cheaper than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||
| Delhi (India) | Xalapa (Mexico) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ₨932,267 (Mex$ 281,359) | Mex$ 289,069 | 3% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ₨74 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 19 | 16% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ₨1,207 (Mex$ 364) | Mex$ 450 | 19% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ₨311 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 160 | 41% |
| Personal Care in Delhi (India) is about the same as in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||
| Delhi (India) | Xalapa (Mexico) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨113 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 70 | 51% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ₨199 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 105 | 43% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ₨600 (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 482 | 62% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ₨351 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 44 | 140% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ₨194 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 43 | 37% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ₨276 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 34 | 141% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ₨96 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 22 | 30% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ₨78 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 22 | 6% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨301 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 113 | 19% |
| Entertainment in Delhi (India) is 29% more expensive than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||
| Delhi (India) | Xalapa (Mexico) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ₨1,201 (Mex$ 362) | Mex$ 205 | 76% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ₨791 (Mex$ 239) | Mex$ 134 | 78% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ₨2,559 (Mex$ 772) | Mex$ 600 | 29% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ₨2,369 (Mex$ 715) | Mex$ 352 | 103% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ₨977 (Mex$ 295) | Mex$ 52 | 469% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨272 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 35 | 135% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ₨245 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 23 | 224% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ₨32,540 (Mex$ 9,821) | Mex$ 11,860 | 17% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ₨3.25 (Mex$ 0.98) | Mex$ 2.91 | 66% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ₨2,394 (Mex$ 722) | Mex$ 459 | 58% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ₨314 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 48 | 99% |
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For example, you would need at least Mex$ 28,781 (₨95,365) in Delhi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 25,000 in Xalapa.